Artist Fund Stories

Julian Ferguson - Ukulele Death Squad

The Artist Fund grant allowed us to be innovative, bold, daring and explore new markets to present out work. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have been able to put on such an extensive Fringe season, nor reach so many people.

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Michaela Burger - A Migrant's Son

This grant enabled me to purchase marketing and reach a demographic that I have otherwise not been able to reach over the years of performing at the Adelaide Fringe. It took the financial strain off of some of the venue hire and meant that I actually came out of this year’s Fringe in profit! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to the Artist Fund. It has made being a full time artist possible and has given me the incentive to keep creating shows for the Adelaide Fringe.

Matthew Briggs - 30,000 Notes

As emerging South Australian artists, the Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund is crucial for the long-term stability of Adelaide’s independent sector. Without this support, we would not be able to push boundaries and take risks to create ambitious art like this.

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The Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund has been developed to provide financial assistance to Australian artists registering their work in Adelaide Fringe, and to help disadvantaged groups experience Fringe shows. In 2019, twelve grants totalling $90,000 have been awarded to independent Australian artists, producers and venues to support their work in the 2020 Adelaide Fringe.

"These tickets have been generously donated by Adelaide Fringe to reach community members, children, young people and families who ordinarily wouldn't attend Fringe shows without support.
A group from our Exceptional Needs program went to see Djuki Mala. For an hour, they laughed, they felt included and they absolutely loved the show.
Adelaide Fringe Foundation THANK YOU! Know that the tickets reached those you wanted to reach, and everyone had a brilliant and fun time." - Anglicare

"This grant enabled me to purchase marketing and reach a demographic that I have otherwise not been able to reach over the years of performing at the Adelaide Fringe. It took the financial strain off of some of the venue hire and meant that I actually came out of this year’s Fringe in profit! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to the Artist Fund." - Michaela Burger

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"These tickets have been generously donated by Adelaide Fringe to reach community members, children, young people and families who ordinarily wouldn't attend Fringe shows without support.
A group from our Exceptional Needs program went to see Djuki Mala. For an hour, they laughed, they felt included and they absolutely loved the show.
Adelaide Fringe Foundation THANK YOU! Know that the tickets reached those you wanted to reach, and everyone had a brilliant and fun time." - Anglicare

The Adelaide Fringe Foundation provides important and powerful arts experiences to disadvantaged community groups.
To date we have worked with over 30 charities and organisations and have gifted 1500 tickets to disadvantaged members of the community who would not otherwise have the means to access Fringe.

The Artist Fund was set up to support and strengthen artists in developing and presenting works within the Adelaide Fringe Festival. By making a donation to the Artist Fund you can make a big impact into the professional lives of Australian artists and the development and progression of unique and impactful performances.

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The Adelaide Fringe Foundation provides important and powerful arts experiences to disadvantaged community groups.
To date we have worked with over 30 charities and organisations and have gifted 1500 tickets to disadvantaged members of the community who would not otherwise have the means to access Fringe.